11 Spiritual places In Odisha

As Odisha attracts many people because of its temple, Odisha can also be called as “Land of Temples”.

Let’s see some of the popular pilgrimages of Odisha:

Brahmeswara Temple

It is located in Bhubaneswar. This pagoda was built in the 18th century and is one of the oldest and finest designed temples in Odisha.

The temple is structured in pyramid form, with the technique of wood carving and stone building. It was known as the Ekarma temple since when it was built. This temple is devoted to Lord Shiva. This temple is alike Mukteswar temple.

Brahmeswara Temple, Bhubaneswar

Jagannath Temple

The Shri Jagannath Temple of Puri is an important Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Jagannath, a form of Maha Vishnu, located at puri in the state of Odisha.

It is famous for it’s Rath Yatra. Millions of people visit Odisha to gain Jagannath blessings.

Jagannath Temple, Puri

Konark Temple

Konark Sun Temple is commonly known as Konark. It is dedicated to Sun God, there are three images of the Sun God at different sides of the temple. It is built in the 13th century.

The temple is designed in a very detailed form having carved stone wheels that are nearly 12 feet in diameter, which are drawn by a set of 7 horses.

Konark Sun Temple

Lingaraj Temple

It is located in the capital of Odisha, Bhubaneswar. This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva, and is one of the oldest temples, and is a self-originated temple. The temple structures are around 1000 years old.

This temple is built in the Kalinga style and is built of sandstone and laterite. It is one of the finest examples of purely Hindu temples in India. It constitutes 50 small temples depicted by many gods.

Lingaraj Temple

Raja Rani Temple

It is located in Bhubaneswar and is one of the famous temple overall India. It was built around the 10th to 11th centuries. This temple is dedicated to Lord Brahma.

Normally it is known as ‘Love Temple’, due to the desirable sculpture of women and couples in the temple, there are many carvings on the walls of the temple, depicted to the scenario of the marriage of Lord Shiva, Parvati, and many more.

The design of other temple was originated from this temple. The temple is designed using dull red and yellow sandstone.

Raja Rani Temple

Gupteswar Cave

It is located at Koraput and is devoted to Lord Shiva. It is encircled with forest having big Sal trees and Saberi rivers by the side, which is so attractive that people use to take bath, and also it is one of the best picnic spots of Koraput. It is a very pleasant place.

This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva, there are many other sculptures worshipped inside the temple except the Lord Gupteswar, one of them is known as the cow of sage, Kamdhenu.

Gupteswar Cave

Ghatgaon Temple

Maa Tarini temple located at Ghatgaon is a famous Hindu goddess temple devoted to Maa Tarini the other name of Goddess Shakti. It is located in the middle of a dense forest. The temple is designed in Kalinga style. It is the most devotional place in Keonjhar.

Shrine Of Siddha Jagannath Keonjhar

Located in the hilly area of Keojhar.keonjhar is also famous for minerals and also flora and fauna. This temple id depicted to Lord Jagganath. This temple is designed in Kalinga style.

Jeypore

Papadahandi Jeypore

It is one of the utmost pilgrimages of Odisha. This temple is devoted to Lord Shiva, surrounded by a champak tree.

Minna Jhola Jeypore

Minna jhola jeypore , It lies on the junction of three rivers, the temple is devoted to Lord Shiva and Shiv Ratri is a famous festival celebrated here.

Baitala Temple

It is located in the capital of Odisha, Bhubaneswar. This temple is named after Lord Chamunda, another name of Goddess Durga. It is the best destination place overall Odisha.

It was constructed in the 8th century. This temple constitutes three goddess-Mahasaraswati, Mahalakshmi and Mahakali. It is designed in Kalinga style.

Baitala Temple

Quadam-I-Rasool Shrine

Located at Cuttack. It was established in the 18th century by the Hindu king for the Muslim community, it’s a wonderful holy place. It has three semi-mosque inside it, and the central one is special as it contains the stone which has footprints of Prophet Mohammed. It was designed in Kalinga style.

Quadam-I-Rasool Shrine

Conclusion

God is the source of value and meaning to our lives,God is Love.

special as it contains the stone which has footprints of Prophet Mohammed. It was designed in Kalinga style.